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87-Year-Old Spanish Eviction Victim Dies as Housing Protests Continue

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87-year-old Spanish woman evicted from Madrid home dies as housing protests continue. Her death sparks renewed calls for government action on Spain's housing crisis.

Maricarmen Abascal, who was evicted after a rent increase, died in hospital after being taken from her home on a stretcher. She had been hospitalized with exhaustion following the eviction which triggered nationwide protests.

The Madrid Tenants' Union says Abascal's case highlights the housing crisis, leading to a nationwide general strike on November 11. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called early elections after failing to pass housing reforms.

Abascal's death has left many grieving, with unions calling for continued action. Her case has become a symbol of the struggles faced by many in Spain's housing crisis.

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  2. le-monde — Evicted pensioner, 87, who sparked Spain housing protests dies ·
  3. dw — Evicted Spanish pensioner who sparked housing protests has died, Madrid tenant union says ·

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